The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-20 00:00:00

11111 E LONDON rtra VENEZUELA BANK (Limited). Incorporated under the Companies A**t, 1862. Capital £500.0 0, in 10,000 shares of £5O each. With power to increase. First issue, 5,000 Shares. I - is proposed that no more than £25 per share shall be eall , d up, but that any further Capital required shall be rat ed by additional issues of shares, and that the then shareholders shall have a preferential right to allotment pro rata with their holdings. £1 per share to be paid on application, and £4 on allotment. Calls not to exceed £5 per share at intervals of not less than Three Months. DIRECTORS. In London. HENRY ALE RS HANKItY, Esq., London, Chairman. E. Herbert Hemming, Esq., Consu-General at Venezuela, London. Elias Mocatfa, Esq.. London, Managing* Director. Alfred W. Powles, Esq., Consul for Venezuela (A. W. Powles and Co.). Liyero.,:ol. Giacomo Servadio, Esq , Venezuelan Consul for Italy, and Dia ector of the Bank of Caracas, London. David wilson Esq. (Wilson, Worcester, and Co.), Cannon strce London. In Venezuela. IL L. Bouiton Esq. (11. L. Banlton and Co.), Caracas and La Gnayra. Frederick Fraasch, ELq. 'Syers, Braasch and Co.), Caracas and La Guayra. Carl Hahn, Esq. (Carl Hahn and Co.), Consul-General for Ilekrium, Managing Director of the Bank of Caracas, Caracas. John Rohl, Esq. (Ruele, Rohl, and Co.), Consul -General for Hamburg, and Consul for the Brazils, Caracas and La uayra. With power to the Board of Directors in England to add to their numb,:r. BANKERS. London—The Agra Bank, Cannon-street, E.C. Masterman, Peters, and Co. Liverpool—North - Western Bank (Limited). SOLTCITORS. Messrs. Kimber and Ellis, 1, Lancaster-place, Strand, and Gresham-house, E.C. BROKERS. London—Lewis H. Ilaslewood, Esq , Founder's-court, Loth. bury. Liverpool—llessrs. Taunton and Co. Manchester—Messrs. Taunton and Co. AUDITORS. m e ws. Quilter, Ball, and Co., 3, noorgate-street, E.G. And one to be chosen by the shareholders. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.) V. De Tivoli, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 7, Bank-buildings, Lothbury, E.C. P R OSPECTUS. The " London an d Venezuela Bank" has for its proposed operations a ground unoccupied, and is most urgently re quired. Preliminary negotiations have been in progress for somP months, and the project has been submitted to the judgment of the most eminent Venezuelan merchants, and has met with their unerialified approval. Support is promised in highly influential quarters, and the Directors are assured that the Govthe erpnment.rivilege of issuing Bank notes will be accorded by Messrs. Carl Hahn and G. Servadio, Directors and Repre sentatives of the Proprietors in the "Bank of Caracas," have Joined th e B oard, and have un d erta k en, on t h e establishment of the "London ana Venezuela Bank,' to to theclosethe r esta blishment' a'md to transfer theirbusinessehCaracas has hithertopresent company. The banking facilities which possessed have been very limited, but the fast that the Bank of Caracas has despite its restricted means—earned a net profit exceeding, 30 per cent. per annu m , leaves no doubt that the present undertaking w ill resu lt in complete success. The following', published by Messrs. Matheson and Co., While inviting tenders for tin Venezuelan Loan in June last, will confirm the above statements : " At present there is almost an entire absence of banking a ccommodation in Venezuela. Possessed of eve advantage ry of climat e an d so i l, within sixteen days' sail of England, the exis ing monetary facilities are quite inadequate to the com merce of the country, and to the increasing production and rapidly extending exports of its coff ee, cocoa, cotton, hides, e. The advantages of this Institution will be obvious to all either politically or financially interested in the prosperity of Venezuela, ana as the rats of interest range flora 10 to 15 per cent.,per annum, the profits may be exp ec t e d to b e consi derable ' It may be added, that since that period, owing to the in creased and increasing demand for cap tal for the cultivation of cotton, which is now being exported to England in large quantities, it finds safe and profitable employment at much higher rates than those quoted by Messrs. Matheson. The want of an " Exchange Bank" in Venezuela occasions the utmost inconvenience and difficulty in buying and selling foreign bills, and large sums are made by private individuals, Who, having no direct interest in drawing or remitting, must be induced to do either one or the other, by the offer of tempt ing profits. The "L on d on and Venezuelan Bank " will sup ply this want, and ina'much as returns can be made with thtar greater rap id ity from Venezuela than from India, where e een introduction of banking facilities of a lik nature hs found extremely profitable, it is certain that this Branch of the proposed business must be still more reran ne•ative. .The products of Venezuela are coffee, cocoa, cotton, tobacco, hides, indig-o, dividivi, and dye stuffs, with an immense variety of others, less known, but equally valuable. Its ,?ifee is of the finest quality, and its cocoa is unequalled. On ale' now all important article "cotton," the following, from Ming article in the ' • Daily Telegraph" of the 16th Jaru iT!'ll, 1863, will be read with interest, particularly In conneo n with banking. and capit .1 :—" From Venezuela the qua d 3 ' i s good and usefu', and some even of the wild plant is iltr,,eacribed bycompetent judges as being like midd ing Orleans. cels i mperfectly ginned have been r ecen tly so ld i n t he " 'Pool market at 2s. and 2s. ld. per lb. Wages are low, geesge increase in the cultivation is fully expected ; but the want is capit iL m in s cine parts of the country coal is found cropping' out on e surtace of the ground within a few yards of the sea, and cil„ le mineral wealth of Venezuela is well known to be very s This has been demonstrated by assays of many spe t,ens of gold, silver , copper, and lead which were shown in Lie late g o l d tion. Ole Venezuela principal control of the "London and Ti t "' " will he vested in the Board of Directors in England. ''eY Will select a manager of known qualifications in Lon "on, who on his arrival wi I have he assistance and advice of the Directors in Caracas and La Guayra, who are Euro- Deans of long residence and high standing in the country, and well known in connection with Venezuelan trade and finance. - _ The Directors reserve to themselves the right to allot so Boon and in such a manner as they deem expedient. If no allotment be made the deposits will be returned in full. Five hundred Shares are reserved for allotment in Vene- Zuela. ations for Shares must be made in the accompany- Cankgform which, with P ro pectuses, may be procured of the ers,' Solicitors, Broken or Secretary at the Offi es of the „„nnPany, information obtaine where the Articles ofd. Association may be inspect e d, every TIIE LONDON AND VENEZUELA. BANK (Limi red), APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To be retained by the B an k ers. To the Directors of the London and Venezuela Bank (Limited). th flel lt'eMen,—l request you to allot me Shares in 4 1.0 ndon and Vt nezuela Bantt (Limited), on account the 'eh I have this day deposited with the Bankers of the thinPany £ , being 1.1. per Share, as required by le g e . l'r esPectus ; and I hereby agree to accept this or way ri le number you may allot me, subject to the conditions of e Articles of Association, alai to pay the further deposit, er ii r? , Payable on allotment ; and I hereby authorise you to my name upon the Register of Members. Signature. Address in full Profession or description ... Date 1864. B UB IN E S S E S.—Mr. ANDREW HIND'S a eoutai i MAY LIST, - nlg B usinesses, Funds , s, Partnerships, &c., Gratis. Letters, enclose stamp.—Particulars entered free. Opp iets ..„____-CORNER OF LITTLE CARTER-LANE, ST. PAUL'S. O Fr -11; -E--IVIr. ANDREW HIND has to LET .;everalexcellent OFFICES in the vicinity of the Bank Yal Exchange, separately, or in sets of . two or three sultab e for merchants, solicitors, shipbrokers,&c. t 2 ,) to £5O. Apply at 1, Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. To GROCERS and cHEESEMONGERS.- I Mr . ANDREW HIND e n 4o B near the S rand, citing £.3. .perweek Pall reaslymoney. ae„ li f er phop, and seven roonv. RentXs2. Price Stock °— ' 3O . Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. HOUSE.—Mr. ANDREW HIND has Wen t ° LET a capital HOUSE at Camberwell, containing 1 44 fitted bar parlour, kitchen, concert, and five other rooms. Pre tn t , 45 „ °- Lease twenty years. Takings £lOO per month. 2 0 - ." 111 6 3, or the proprietress Carter-lane tk a lady with " 8 Partner. App yat 1, Little St. Paul's. C°PFEE and DINING-ROOM S.—Mr. ANDW. The ( . 4 1 , 11 ND has for immediate SALR a BUSINESS near an t i - „"3", doing £2O per week. Two shops, thirteen rooms, Co ni e„al . d. Rent £75. Let off £ll5. Lease thirty years. I'a u i;u B g in £l5O. Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. • TO DRAPERS,—M r . ANDREW HIND has rrilfor SALE an old-established I3NESS near H01...1°, ...1°, doing £ lB to £2O weekly. Comin U g S i l n £BO. , Stock op -1141. Offices corner of Little Carter-lane, St. Paul's. TI OIJ SES.—Mr. ANDREW HIND has for SALE FIVE COTTAGES, close to a station six rniles from town, producing £8 5 per annum. Ground rent Price 2500. Also, the fol owing: — Wandsworth, Eight F reehol , +s, £ l,OOO ; ditto, Six Leaseholds, 2707 t; Teddington, Pour, £5OO ; Notting-hill, Three, £1,020; Penge, Five (un finished), £BOO ; Bournemouth, £l,OOO, Offices, corner of Little Carter lane, St. Paul's. ( I ...ROCERS.-11.1r. ANDREW HIND has for Nil SALE a Iv BUSINE iS, one mile west of the City. Shop, arehouse, cellars, and seven rooms. Rent £l3O. Lease ,'ghteen years. Price £315. Also, the following —Blooms iTrY, £1.0; Islington, £.OO ; Marylebone, £ 00 ; N.W. Dis riot, 4180, &c. Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane. pURNITURE, IRONMONGERY, BOOTS , and SIIOES.—Mr. ANDREW lIIND has for imme ii,4l, SALE, by order of the executors, an old-established ",'SINESS, twelve miles from town. Three shops, work p,a, parlour, six rooms, kitchen, yard, and large garden. 1 - cr £ 3 O. Lease twenty-one years. Returns £2O per week. ce .E2O). Office corner of Little Carter-lane. CIGAR and TOBACCONISTS.—Mr. ANDW. 1h IIIND has for SALE a BUSINESS, in a principal Ile,!?tighfar, near . the Bark, Shop and bagatelle-room. ,t36-',::.£145. Lease six years and a half. Takings ZlB. Price tl4`„' Stock £2OO. Also the following :—Covent-garden, e, o ;', W. District, £BO ; St. George's, East, ZS Offizes, Corn, of Little Carter-lane. IVER HOUSE.—Mr. ANDREW HIND has fi gto lo LET a capital HOUSE, i n a good <ituation near l'r oo i - J;street. containing eleven rooms. Rent £5l 10e. klllertcheareeWr tt b r af l r a e n ls e, pgl:n i to a n u p s .. Price £lOO. Offices, t i Abi ES' SCHOOL—Mr. ANDREW HIND hituo nearor immediate SALE a DAY SCHOOL, well h mt e a station, E. Eight roomed house, and garden. Co t3O • Number of pupi's 32, paying a guinea per quarter. uffle4 rner including schoo furniture, bli of Little Carter-1 lane, St. Paulnds, &c., ZBo.'s. lIIAMILY RESIDENCE and LA ND.—Mr. 10 R., ANDREW HIND has to LET a comfortable HOUSE deit4!/c, fourteen miles from town and two from a stat t ion, iiip e ' thilly situate on high ground, and commanding ex ea : 10 4 . v'aws. Contains lofty drawing room, dining and morn ee llar °°lllB, four best and five other bedrooms, kitchens and ahrubt Grou nds comprise pleasure and kitchen gardens. Wit h , ery, padd ock, and meadow, together about seven acres, or4,2odge entrance, stabling, coach-house, green-house, illeniatental water and bridge. Rent on three years a- Tbru' with fixtures, £5O; or the lease for 18 years at £lOO. the--; fixtures, £2OO. Cards to view may be had at eltrAlletion and Estate Agency Offices, corner of Little Ler.i 'arie, St. Paul's. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing.room, Library, tn,,siud D ining -room, consisting of anew and elegant assort -11444 ° I VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink -44, 8, be autiful inlaid Tables, Paperweights, &0., in Italian, in,puoater, Pariah, Marble. Bronze, Derbyshire Slur, &a ralo fr Pfd and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine h'lL to her ilaiesty, 149, Stand, W.C., Lonaon. M. TennantkiN arranges elementary collections of SHELLS, f acilg'ALS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly •ate the interesting study of MINERALOGY, CON 40a0.LOGY, and GEOLOGY, at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas litAlvtl t,&,,CTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE. ---m X hi glveu In Ur , Tra in in At liti gittluvii W.% 8, GREAT WDIDMILL-STREET, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded "Kinahan's LL Whisky." Tables can be engaged by letter, or personally, of Mr. Bart , lett, in the bureau, 53, St. James's-street, where every infor mation can be obtained. _ _ By order, GEORGE BARTLETT, Superintendent. The Wellington Saloon Dining-Rooms, 53, St. James's-street (Ladles' Entrance). NEWSPAPER PRESS FUND. The INAUGURAL FESTIVAL of this Institution will be held at FREEMASON'S HALL, Great Queen-street, at Six o'clock, on SATURDAY, May 21st, 18_4. The Right Hon. Lord HOUGHTON, D.C.L., President, in the Chair. VICE-PRESIDENTS. The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. His Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, S.G. F.R.S. His Gra , e the Archbishop of Dublin. The Most Hon. the Marquis of Clanric irde, K.G.K.P. The Most Hon. the Marquis of Townshend. The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot. The Right Hon. Earl Russell, K.G. The Right Hon. the Earl of Shaftesbury, K.G. The Right Hon. the Earl of Fowls. The Right Hon. the Earl of Clarendon, K.G., G.C.B. The Right Hon. the Earl of Yarborough. The Lord Bishop of Oxford, F.R.S., The Right Hon. Lord Ebury. The Right Hon. Lord Redesciale. The Right Hon. Lord Teignmouth, F.R.S., M.R.A.S. The Right Hon. Lord Wensleydale. 'Viscount Ranelagh. The Right Hon. /Sir Edward E. Bulwer Lytton, Bart., M.P. The Right Hon. William Cowper, M.P. The Right Hon. C. P. Villiers, M.P. The Right Hon. Benjamin Disraeli, M.P. The Right Hon Lord J. Manners, M.A., M.P. The Attorney-General. The Queen's Advocate-General. Viscount Enfield, M.P. Viscount Ingestre, M.P. Rear-Admiral Sir A. W. Clifford, Bart., M.P. Sir Archibald Alison, Bart, D.C.L., F.R.S.E. Sir C. Wentworth Dilke, Bart. Sir William Heathcote, Bart.,:M.P. Sir William G. Armstrong, C. 8., F.R.S. Sir J. Curnard Burke, Ulster King of Arms; Sir Hugh H. Cairns, Q C. Sir Charles L. Eastlake, K. 8., P.R.A. Sir John Gray. Sir Joseph Paxton, M.P. Sir Cusack P. Roney, B.A. Sir J. Emmerson Tennant, LL.D., K.C.S. Michael T. Bass, Esq., M.P. Robert Bell, Esq. William Bovill, Esq., M.P., Q.C., M.R.S.L. Shirley Brooks, Esq. B. Bond CAbell, Esq., P.R. S. F.S.A., F.R.G.S. Robert Chambers, Esq., LL.D., F.R.S.E. John D. Coleridge, Esq., Q C. Ven. archdeacon Denison. Charles Dickens, Esq. Colonel Edwards, M.P. W. Ewart, Esq , M.P. W. E. For.ter, Esq., M.P. R. N. Fowler, Esq., F.R.G.S. John Anthony Fronde, Et q. '1 he Rev. G. R. Gleig, Chaplain-General of H.M. Forces, George Godwin, Esq., F.R.S. G. Goschen, Esq., M.P. The Hon. Justice Halibrirton, M.P. A. J. B. B.resford Hope, Esq., F.S.A., P.G.S. Thomas Hughes, Esq. CoL Browniow Kry j x, Mark Lemon, En. John F. M Martin, Esq., M.P. Theodore Esq. Col. Augustus Meyrick. Rev. G. W. Mortimer, D.D. Charles N. Newdegate, Esq., M.P. Col. Sydney North, M.P., D.C.L. John Joseph Powell, Esq., Q.C., M.P. Charles Reade, Esq. Andrew Spottisworde, Esq., F.H.S., F.R.G.S. Captain Stacpoolb, MX. 'I om Taylor, E' A ci. William J. Timms, Esq., F.S.A. William T i ,te. Esq., M.P., F.R.S. Anthony Trollope, Esq, Martha ie. Tapper, Esq., D.C.L., F.R S. T. M. Weguelin, Esq., M.P. Thomas Wright, Esq., A.M., P.S.A. TRUSTEES. Charles L. Gruneisen, Esq., F.R.G.S. James Johnstone, Esq. Wm. Howard Russell, Esq , LL.D. E. G. Salisbury, Esq., late M.P. for Chester. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. (The business of the Society is conducted by a Committee 01 Twelve, annually elected by the Members and Sub scribers.) TREASURER; bavid C. Macrae, EEq. HONORARY SOLICITORS. Messrs. Norris and Sons. VIMARDS FOR THE INAUGURAL DINNER. Alderman Abbiss. Wolverley Attwood, Esq. W. S. Austin, Esq. Acton S. Ayrton, Esq., M.P. Charles Baldwin, Esq. Edward Barrow, Esq. Joseph Bee, Esq. Adam Black, Esq., M.P. W. D. Bridgman, Esq., D.C.L. Decimus Burton, Esq., F.R.S. F.S.A. J. Butterworth, Esq., F.S.A. Charles Buxton, Esq., M.P. W. Cargill, Esq., M.P. Stephen Cave, Esq., M.P. H. C. E. Childers, Esq., M.P. T. D. Chipchase, E q. J. G. Churchward, Esq. Hyde Clark, Esq , D.C.L. Sir R. J. Clifton, Bart., M.P. A. B. Cochrane, Esq., M.P. C. W. Cole, Esq. W. H. Collingiidge, Esq. C. J. Collins, Esq. C. A. Cooper, Esq. Samuel Coppock, Esq. William Cox, Esq., M.P. T. F. Croker, Esq., F.S.A. Newton Crosland, Esq. E. S. Dallas, Esq. Hon. G. Denman, M.P., Q.C. J. Dickinson, Esq., jun. G. D. W. Digby, Esq. J. H. Doyle, Esq. Right Hon. Lord Ebury. William Edsall, Esq. Pierce Egan, Esq. J. W. Ellisdon, Esq. D. Morier Evans, Esq. Wm. Ewart, Esq.. M.P. Lord Fermoy, M.P. Wm. B. Ferrand, Esq., M.P. G. A. Fleming, Esq. H. Rumsey Forster, Esq. Mat. Forster, Esq., F.H.S. F.Z.S. W. E. Forster, Esq., M.P. J. A. Fronde, Esq. S. W. Fullorn, Esq. Sir F. H. Goldsmid, Bart. M.P. C. L. Gruneisen, Esq. S. C. Hall, Esq., F.S.A. Robert Banbury, Esq., M.P. F. B. Hawkins, Esq., M.D. Thomas Heaply, Esq. Jonas B. Hewitt, Esq. Rev. W. H. Hoare, M.A. George Hodder, Esq. J. Holmes. Esq., F.G.S. C. Wren Hoskyns, Esq. Geo. W. Hunt, Esq., M.P. Blan.hard Je , rold, Esq, Sir Willoughby Jones. David Keane, Esq., Q.C. John King, Esq. Hon.ArthurF. hinnaird, M.P. Alex. Kintres, Esq. Valentine Knight, Esq. Frederic Ledger, Esq. E. F. Leeks, Esq. Lord Henry G. Lennox, M.P. J. Harvey Lewis, Esq., M.P. John Locke, Esq., Q.C., M.P. James Lowe, Esq. Macdermott, Esq. Charles Dlanby, Eeq., F.R.S. P. W ykeham Martin, Esq., M. P. Horace Mayhew, Esq. Richard Miadleton, Esq. James Mould, Esq. Most Hon. the Marquis 01 Normanby Anthony Norris, Esq. Frederick North, Esq., M P. Hon. W. H. B. Portman, M.P. P. P. Rani. Esq. Sir John W. Ramsden, Bart., M.P. Capt. Charles Ratcliff, R.S.A., F.L.S. Sir Cusack P. Roney. John Fender, Esq., M.P. W. R. Sams, Esq. Wi liam Saunders, Esq. Charles H. Scott, Esq. Charles Seeley, Esq., M.P. Henry D.Seymour.Esq., M.P. Martin R. Sharp, Esq. Charles Shaw, Esq. H. B. Sheridan, Esq., M.P. Wm. Smalley, Esq. Montague Smith, Esq., Q.C., M.P. Captain W. Stacpoole, M.P. James Stansfeld, Esq., M.P. Right Hon. Lord Stanley CoL W. H. Sykes, M.P. Anthony Trollope, Esq. John Trotman, Esq. Geo. Tuxtord, Esq. Col. C. J. Kemys-Tynte,M.P. Geo. H. Whalley, Esq., M.P. Forbes Winslow, Esq., M.D. Right Hon. Sir Chas. Wood, Bart., M.P. Alderman Waterlow. Alderman S. Wilson. Charles Wyman, Esq. Right Hon. the Earl of Yar borough. The following distinguished Artistes have most kindly volunteered their valuable services:— SOPRANI —Madame Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Poole, Miss Romer, and Madlle. Enegnist (the Swedish Vocalist). CONTRALTO —Madame Sainton-Dolby and Miss Barrow. TENOIII—Mr. Sims Reeves (who will sing " The Death of Nelson"), Mr, Wilue Cooper, Mr. T. Young, and Herr Reichardt. BASSI —Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lewis Thomas. SOLO INSTRUMENTALISTS—Madame Arabella Goddard (Pianoforte), and Herr Lauterback (Violinist), Chapel Master to the King of Saxony. CONDUCTOR —Mr. Jules Benedict. Messrs. Broadwood and Sons have kindly given the use of one of their finest Concert Pianofortes for the occasion. It is proposed, in consequence of the great array of Vocal and Instrumental Talent, to divide the Musical Entertain ment into two parts, the first of which will be before the Toast of the Evening, and the second after the President's Address on behalf of the Institution. The object of the Newspaper Press Fund is to secure, by subscriptions from members, and by voluntary donations and bequests, benevolent provision for members incapacitated through bodily or mental infirmity, and for the widows and children of deceased members. The Committee refer with pride to the patronage which the Fund has already received from noblemen and gentlemen, conspicuous aline in Church and State, in Art, Science, and Literature. Office-6, Beaufort-buildings, Strand, W.C. Donations and subscriptions may be paid to the credit of the Newspaper Press Fund at the City Bank, Threadneedle street ;at the West-end Branch, Bond-street ;or to the Honorary Secretary, at the Office, where attendance is given every Wednesday and Saturday, from 12 to 4 o'clock, where tickets for the Dinner, One Guinea each, may be obtained, as also of the Stewards. Ladies' fickets to the Gallery, ss. each. HENRY GEORGE WARREN, Hon. Sec. PRIZE MED A L.—INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. FRANCIS TUCKER & CO., Wax Chandlers, Jrc To the Quee n and the Prince of W a l es . .. (Established 1720.) The Jurors' Report on W ax and Church Candles, in 1862. testifies to the excellence of the quality of Mess rs . T uc k ers ' manufacture. A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with :— P LATTED WICKS, says " I have found them fully equal to the recommendation which you gave them, and can sincerely, in my turn. I com mend them to the olergy for the use of the altar." Finest quality, with latted Wicks, patented.. 28, 2d. per lb. Ordinary quality .. •• • • • • .. is. Od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Best quality • • • • .. Is. sd. per lb. Second quality • • .. • • • • ls. 3d. per lb. Third quality • • • • • .. • . ls. id. per lb. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., 8, South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. ManufaCtOry— Kensington (Established 1730). largest Establishment in England for the ManlibtOtWO Q 1 WAX Ctuadiel for the sae Vt the Altar KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC, BRANDY. This celebrated Old IRISII WIIISKY rivals the finest FRENCH BRANDY, It D Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London; by the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at THE SALOON DINING-ROOMS on the First Floor of the WELLINGTON will be OPENED for the season on MONDAY, the 23d May next. This splendid suite of apartments has been arranged for the accommodation of Ladies as well as Gentlemen. The cuisine wines and service will deserve unqualified approval. Dinners may be ordered from the "carte" and served "a la minute,' or may be ordered beforehand. _ N°. 22,434. - z' /~L 7'T~ ~~. • . • s toonitore . ;.; . 1 M r ' q• 4:4c, • .f.sl;. • ... ), • !If • • • ' • .• )• ' ' 4 t s Cit• 41:r. - I ' k • • • • • 41 , 11. " • - 41111 , • ' p er4 4 # 4 4l. ' PRICE ...... ...4d. STA➢IPED'....Sd. 1721. The share market is dull, under the influ , once of the war news. The following are the closing prices at the regular Stock Board :—Erie, 1081 ; New York Central, 1301 f Hudson River, 1 33 ; Harlem ; 230; Rer.ding, 1281 ; Illinois Central, 122; Michigan Central, 133; Michigan Scuthein 88; Galena and Chicago, 116 ; Pittsburg, Fort Wagner, and Chicago, 103; Chicago and Rock island, 105; Pacific Mail, 225. -e.-e,-(../ COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, MAY 6, Evening. Flour—Market dull and prices lower-6 dole. 80e. to 7 dole. for superfine State and Western ; 7 dole. 15c. to 7 dole. 30c. for extra State; 7 dole. 30c. to 7 dole. 45c. for choice do. ; 7 dole. 15c. to 7 dole. 45c. for common to medium extra Western; 7 dole. 50e. to 7 dole. 75c. for common to good shipping Ohio ; 7 dole. 80c, to 8 dole. 75c. for trade and family brands ; 7 dole. 65c. to 7 dole. 90c. for com mon, and 7 dole. 95c. to 10 dole, 75c. for fancy and extra Southern ; 7 dole. 25c. to 7 dole. 45c. for common, and 7 doll. 52. to 8 dole. 60c. for good to choice Canadian. Wheat---Dull and two cents per bushel lower -1 dol. 67c. to 1 dol. 69c. for Chicago, Spring, and Milwanki club; 1 dol. 70e. to 1 dol. 72c. for amber Milwaukie ; 1 dol. 74c. to 1 dol, 780. for Winter and Western ; and 1 dol, 79c. to 1 dol. 820. for amber Michigan. Corn—Firm but dull-1 dol. 39c. for mixed Western. Ashes—Firm-9 dots. 60c. for Pots, and 11 dole. 25c. for Pearls. Provisions—Pork firm, at 26 dole. 75c. for old, and 28 dole. 75c. to 29 dole. for new mess; 23 dole. to 24 dole. 75c. for old and new prime, and 27 dole. 50c. for prime mess. Beef is steady at 16 dole. to 18 dole, for unpacked, and 19 dole. to 20 dole. for extra mess. Cotton—Steady -83c, for middlings, and 86c. for do. upland. Tallow—Firm and active,-134e. to 141 c. for City and Western. Petroleum—Dull--39c. for crude, and 590. for refined. Sugar—Fair demand-13Zc. for Havana, and 6c. to 18c. for Cuba and Porto Rico. Molasses—lnactive-710. for clayed Caba. Curious Movement of American Women to Discourage Extravagance. (From the New York World of May 4.) A very extensive movement is now in progress among many ladies of the Northern States to unite the women of the country in the resolution to purchase no imported arti cles of apparel where American can be substituted during the continuance of the war. The organisation was started some time ago in a quiet way, and now comprises a very large number. It does not seem to be the intention of the ladies to pro- hibit at all the wearing of elegant dress goods. It is urged that all these things can be obtained at home. Delaines, challis, and prints of the richest kind are manufactured in the Eastern States, quite equal to those of France. Silks are manufactured in New Jersey and Connecticut which even now are all sold as imported silks. Bonnet are made one-third cheaper than the imported ones. Boots and shoes, shirtings, perfumery, cassimere, and all such articles, are ' made cheaper and can be made equal to imported articles. It is urged, in fact, that half the goods sold as imported ar ticles are really home-made, and it is expected that the humbug in this respect will change, and imported goods be hereafter sold as domestic manufacture. The result will doubtless be to give a great impetus to labour manufactures in the Eastern and Middle States, and thereby help to en rich the country at the expense of the great manufactures of Europe. Fancy the famous Hon. Mrs. Shoddy, all gauckerie and Jockey Club, gorgeously arrayed in Jersey silks and California diamonds, promenading Broadway in a Merrimac print shawl, wearing a bonnet of furniture calico, carrying a small, green cotton umbrella in lieu of a French parasol, and followed by a mangy little !mongrel dog, instead of her favourite Parisian pet. A very large meeting was held in Washington on Mon day, composed of the wives of members of the Cabinet, and of senators and representatives, of well-known authoresses, women of fashion, mothers who have lost their sons, and wives who had lost their husbands. At the request of the ladies, the Rev. Dr. M'Murdy presided. Miss Lizzie M. Baker was made secretary of the meeting, and the objects briefly stated. Mrs Senator Lane then moved the appointment of a com mittee of seven to prepare an address to the women of America, and report a constitution for the proposed organi sation, wuich was unanimously adopted. The president appointed Mrs Senator Lane, of Indiana—Mrs Ann A. Stephens, New York—Mrs Senator Wilson, Massachusetts —Mrs Loan, of Missouri—Mrs Pike, of Maine—Mrs S. A. Douglas—Mrs Ingersoll, of the district. Mrs Spaulding, of Ohio, moved the appointment of a committee of five to nominate officers for the society.— Adopted. Mrs Spaulding, of Ohio—Mrs Woodbridge, of Vermont—Mrs Hughes, of Indiana—Mrs Shoate, of the district—and Mrs Morris, of the navy, were appointed. The committee on the constitution reported the following ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. I, OF TIIE NAME AND OBJECT. Sec. 1, The name of this association shall be the Ladies' National. Covenant, Sec. 2. The object shall be to unite the women of the country in the earnest resolution to purchase no imported article of apparel where American can possibly be sub stituted during the continuance of the war. Article 11. treats of the officers and their duties, 111. OF THE PLEDGE OR COVENANT. The pledge or covenant shall be as follows :—" For three years, or for the war, we pledge ourselves to each other and the country to purchase no imported article of apparel." On the motion of Mrs. Loan, the constitution was adopted. On the motion of Mrs. Nininger, of Oregon, the address was :unanimously adopted, and its universal publication asked. The committee on nominations made their report, which, on motion of Mrs. Hatch, of 'Washington, District of Columbia, was unanimously adopted, and the officers elected as follows : OFFICERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMlTTEE,—President, Mrs General James Taylor. Vice-President, Mrs Stephen A. Douglas. Recording Secretaries : Miss Rebecca Gillis, Miss Virginia Smith. Corresponding Secretaries : Mrs M. Morris, Mrs B, B, French, Mrs S. Bowen, Mr H. C. Ingersoll, Mrs Z. Robbins, Mrs Prof. Henty, Mrs. Chittenden, Mrs Captain Kidden, Miss Williams, Miss Matilda Bates. ADDRESS TO THE WOMEN OF AMERICA. In the capital of our country we have this day organised a certain society for the suppression of extravagance, the diminution of foreign imports, and the practice of economy in all our social relations, To this society we have given the name of " The Ladies' National Covenant." Its object is a good and generous one, which should inspire a spirit of patriotism worthy of women who are the glory of a great nation. For this society we have an example and prece dent at once august and encouraging. In 1770 the women of Massachusetts, actuated by the same impulse that inspires us, assembled in the city of Boston, as we have met here, and resolved to serve the country by an effort of self-sacrifice far greater than we are called upon to make. On Feb. 9 300 matrons, each the mistress of a household, met as we do now, and signed a pledge to abstain from the use of tea, the greatest luxury of the time, and the very life of all the social gatherings for which our New England ancestors were so famous. Three days later twice that number of blooming young girls met in the same place and signed like pledges. From that brave asbemblage of women non-importation societies sprang up that produced an effect upon the mother country almost equal to that created by the success of our revolutionary armies. During all the terrors of the war these noble women held firmly to their pledges, and by their earnestness awoke the sympathy and co-operation of every sister colony in the land. The spirit thus aroused extended itself to imported goods of all kinds, and every hearthstone was turned into an independent manufactury. Thus it was that the flax wheel, the hatchet, and the handloom became sublime instruments of freedom in the hands of American women. The house mothers of '76 not only keep their pledge of non -importation, but with m th e e n ir ts ow w n h h ic a h nlndswotrhouedghtthfermomseise, raw material hnab an th d e s gaanrd children. The pledge which they took, and kept so faith. fully, evoked not only great self•sacrifice, but hard, hard toil, such as the women of the present day scarcely dream of. Had they not endured and laboured while their hus bands fought, we should have had no mighty Union to pray and struggle for now. We, the women of '6l, have the same object to attain and the same duties to perform which were so nobly ac complished by the women of 76. Shall we not follow their exam ple, and take up, cheerfully, the lesser demands that the welfare of our country demands ? They gave up the very comforts of life without a murmur ; can we refuse when a sacrifice of feminine vanity alone is required ? Can WO hesitate to yield _up luxuries that are so itllbeCOLUthg THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 1864. I'URE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and FLOORCLOTLT, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First-class goods at second-class prices. 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In conclusion, I hava to romark that it affords me great satisfaction to know that the best Volun teers in your ranks are among the most efficient public servants in this great department." Captain Willis re turned thanks on behalf of his company, and after three cheers had been given for the Duke, who then retired from the square, the company was dismissed, highly gratified with the result of this inspection. [ADVERTI SEMENT.] — HoIIoway's Ointment and Pink— Happy He a lth. — However provident, however careful man may be, he is s till dest i ned to be assa il e d by sickness ; en d it is wisdom t o b e provided with a reme d y aga i nst such a Hcaolallmowitayy. areTh wleaoOkinnotmeandtgaend by every and Pills by P rofessor person who h as tried them to posses s th e h i ghest merits in curing a'd outward diseases and other maladies resulting from viol ence, expo soure' mineral poisons, or scro f u l ous t a ints. 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A fight is reported to have ensued, in which the Federals took 300 prisoners, but lost two guns. Fighting is also said to have occurred near Chancellorsville between the commands of Long street and Hancock. A general engagement was expected at once, unless Lee should fall back towards Richmond. Some accounts represent that Lee is falling back to Hanover Court House with the intention of making his defensive line on the North Anna River, although he is known to have still a heavy force at Orange Court House. General Grant's army is believed to have passed through the region known as the wilderness, which includes the old Chaneellorsville battle ground. It is reported the forces under General Butler have occupied City Point, and are to advance in conjunction with an ironclad fleet against Fort Darling and the other James river defences of Rich. mond. The Government has received positive informa tion, by way of Fortress Monroe, that General Beauregard is at Petersburg, Va, with a force of 30,000 men. General Sigel is said to be advancing up the Shenandoah Valley to cut the Virginia Central Railroad at Staunton. Many believe that General Grant has got be tween Lee's army and Richmond; but at latest reliable accounts, which are up to the evening of the sth, General Lee's position had not been defi nitely ascertained, and no serious engagement had yet occurred. The position of the Federal army was then parallel and a little in advance of the road from Germania Ford to Chancellorsville, the two flanks resting on those points, and the general headquar ters at the Wilderness. The number of troops now operating directly against Richmond is said to be over three hundred thousand. To oppose this force the rebels are believed to have about 150,000 men. The news of a terrible battle is hourly expected. Previous to the advance on the 3d several regi ments refused to do duty, alleging that their term of service had expired. General Meade issued an order declaring that such conduct would be re• garded as open mutiny, and punished with death, without any form of trial whatever, as the necessi ties of the hour would admit of no other disposi tion of such cases. The troops were exhorted to abide by the decision of the War department in regard to their term of enlistment. General Meade also issued an address to the troops, informing them of an intended advance, and soliciting them to bear patiently their approaching hardships, and to have confidence in their leaders. Oa the sth a band of rebel guerillas made a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Piedmont, captured and destroyed three trains. On the ap proach of a force of Federals they fled, and the road was soon repaired. It is reported that, simultaneously with the advance of the army of the Potomac. the Federal army at Chattanooga would move under General Sherman against General Joe Johnston, who at latest accounts was in full force at Dalton and Tunnel Hill. Advices from North Carolina confirm the reports of the evacuation and burning by the Federals of the town of Washington. The town was entirely destroyed, causing great distress among the popu lation. The rebel ram Albemarle had taken on board the 2001 b. Parrott gun captured at Plymouth. An immediate attack upon Newbern by the rebel ironclads was expected. It is reported that the rebels under Marmaduke attacked and captured General Steele's supply train of 240 waggons, 7 pieces of cannon, and the entire escort of 1,000 men. Advices from Alexandria, Louisiana, to the 27th ult. state that General Banks's army was still there, but would move at once towards the Missis. sippi. It is reported by way of New Orleans that General Banks, on his retreat from Grand Ecore to Alexandria, was attacked by the Confederates in force at Cane river, and suffered heavily. Thirteen transports, it is said, were blown up to prevent their capture by the rebels. General Kirby Smith, in his official report of the Red Rever battles, claims to have taken from Banks 4,000 prisoners, 2,500 wounded, 8,000 stand of arms, 35 pieces of artillery, 2,000 mules, and 250 waggons. On the 27th of April Admiral Porter's fleet was 60 miles above Alexandria, without infantry sup. ports, and continually harrassed by the rebels. It is generally conceded that the Banks' expedition must be abandoned for the present so far as any offensive preparations are concerned. Latest accounts state that General Steele's entire army has returned to Little Rock closely followed and harassed by the rebels, under General Price. At Sabine Forks, the rebels were turned upon and checked, with heavy loss on both sides. Marma• duke was marching to join Price, and it was ex pected that their combined forces would attack Little Rock. The Confederates have appeared in force on both bulks of the Mississippi, driving in the Federal pickets at Vicksburg. An attack on that place was hourly expected. Advices from Missouri state that great alarm exists in consequence of the reported invasion of the state by the rebels under Quantrell. The Union Governor Pierpont, of Virginia, has addressed a letter to the President and Congress upon the gross abuse of military power in the com mand of General Butler, in Virginia, and North Carolina. Many serious charges of corruption are therein preferred against Butler. There are no important congreE Rional proceedings beyond an unsuccessful attempt in the Senate to am end the charter of the city of Washington so as to (=ludo negroes from voting. I FINANCIAL. NEW TOEEI , MAY 6. The money market continues to be well sup plied at 6 per cent. Government seviritiss are un changed—United States Sixes of 1381 registered 113; do. coupon., 113 ; Five Twontio, 3, 106; 7 3.10 th Treasury Notes, 109 f ; One Year C 4 )rtificates, 981. Cold opened at 1761, rose to 177, anc I closed dull at THE ORIGINAL ROYAL BUCKINGHAM SAUCIE, for Roast Meat, Hashes, Gravies, Stews, Steaks, Soups, Ptah, Game, &c. Prepared only by the proprietors, Tnos. BucK and Co., 10, Bath-place, Balaton, London, N.E. OLDR ID GE'S BALM of COLUMBIA stands unrivalled as a toilet requisite. It has been established 40 years, and is the best and only certain remedy ever discovered for preserving, strengthening, beautifying', or restoring the H a i r, Whiskers, or Moustaches, and pre venting them turning gray or falling off.—Sold in bottles, as. 6d., 65., and 11s. by C. and A. OLDRIDGE, 22, Welling ton-street. Strand, W.C.; and all chemists and perfumers . 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Indeed, the effect has been such, and brought about in so harmless and speedy a manner, that the proprietor, with the utmost confidence, challenges the medical world to rroduee a medicine equal to it. To the constitution it is harmless ; to the fluids of the human frame it adds an agreeable impetus ; to the system generally it is invigorating to a degree unparalleled ; and male or female may take it to equal advantage. A dose of the above medicine taken about once a month operates most effectually in preventing a return of the complaint. p r i ce is. lid., 28. 9d., and 45. 6d. per bottle. Prepared only by the Proprietor, R Cameron, 40, Tavistock-street, Covent-garden, London. Wholesale London agents—Barclay and Son, 95, Farringdon-street ; Butler and Crispe, 4, Cheapside, corner of St. Paul's Churchyard; Cleaver, 63, Oxford-street; Dart, 30, Southampton-street, Strand ; Sanger, 150, Oxford-street, A sample bottle forwarded free from the manufactory on re ceipt of 40 stamps. DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING REMEDY.—Pre pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. bcott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indigestion, wind. spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &o. For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera tion and crateful to the stomach, they create appetite, pro mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system. Sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross. London, and by most druggists, in boxes,ls. lid., and three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green package, with " William Lamber t ," engraved on the stamp. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail way Terminus, King's-cross. FUNDS are urgently REQUIRED. Treasurer and Baker—EDWAW ) NAURUAN; AK.? Inue-1449. ~ ' z, /: 1 7‘: ! E'% 0 t4, 34 v, et',4 ice to. NSPATER iu the throes of a rebellion such as the world never saw. Gathered here in the centre of the nation, a handful of women, intent on a single object, anxious only for the good of the country, we appeal to the patriotism and intelligence of our sister women throughout the length and breadth of the land. Let it bG well understood, that every ounce of gold that goes from the country detracts from the pay of the soldier who is fighting for our salvation, and diminishes the wages of our sister women, who toil for their bread into a miserable pittance that scarcely suffices to keep them from starvation, The precious metal that flows from this coun try to Europe for the luxuries we do not need increases the price of gold here, depreciates the value of our national cur rency, and helps to sweep the necessaries of life beyond the reach of the working man. It is a painfu: truth, for which we shall yet learn to blush, that the exportations of the most expensive goods manufactured in Europe have been far greater during the war than at any time in the history of our country. The importations last week at the New York custom house alone amounted to 5,000,000; and all that week—which will yet find its ignoble record in history —the streets of Wash ington were blocked up with weary soldiers, marching through mud, rain, or dust, down to the army of the Poto mac, which now lies with bated courage waiting for the carnival of death which is almost flinging its crimson shadow over us. For the good of our country and the honour of our sex let us redeem ourselves from this reproach of wanton ex travagance. Let us prove by cheerful retrenchment that the women of the country are not so wedded to luxurious self-indulgence that they cannot fill a glorious page in the history of this war and yet retain all that is retiring and beautiful in womanhood. In all humane works they have proved themselves charitable, kind, and munificent. Let these comprehend that self-abnegation will accomplish more than works of charity, and they will not be less earnost to sacrifice than they have been to act. It must not be said of us that we have been willing to give up our husbands, sons, and brothers to fight or die for the Union, and yet refuse to renounce our laces, silks, velvets, and diamonds. That thought would cover us with shame before the nations of the earth. No; our women of the Union only lack knowledge of the means by which they can prove themselves true help-mates of the heroes who are fighting our battles. Impress it upon them that in discouraging excessive importations and adopting goods manufactured at home they keep gold in the country, re duce the ratty of exchange, and establish confidence in the Government, and they will prove how far patriotism can rise above fonainine vanity in the hearts of American women, In order to invoke this spirit of self sacrifice it is impor. tent that the great object of the covenant we have made should be broadly circulated and thoroughly understood. It discourages profligate expenditures of any kind, recom mends the use of domestic fabrics wherever they can be substituted for those of foreign make, and advises simplicity of attire both as a matter of policy and good taste. It asks the great sisterhood of American women to aid in this reform before it is too late. Thank God I science has given us the means of reaching thousands on thousands in a single hour. While me make this covenant, the thought that thrills our hearts may tremble in fire along the telegraph, and awake kindred in spiration throughout the entire land. By every means of communication in our power, let us urge the necessity of prompt action. In every town and village throughout the Union, some woman who loves her country is implored to establish an auxiliary society and forward the names of the ladies invited to act for the State in which her duty lies. We ask simultaneous action, earnest work, and generous self-sacrifice at the hands of sister women. With their ardent help, a work will be accomplished so important in its results that the woman who shares in it may hereafter leave the emblem of our object as the richest jewel that she can leave to posterity. BADGE OF THE COVENANT. On motion of Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, it was resolved that the badge of the National Covenant shall be a black bee, with wings enamelled according to nature, worn with a tricolour ribbon a little in front of the loft shoulder. WHAT THEY ASK OF THE MEN.—On the motion of Mrs. Ingersoll it was resolved, " That while, as the wives and daughters and women of America, we are ready and deter mined to practice self-denial for the benefit of the country and our sex, we earnestly request the men of America also to abstain from the use of imported articles,especially wines, liquors, and cigars." THE WOMEN TO SPREAD THE WORK.—On the motion of Mrs. Morris, it was resolved that the women in the nation, sympathising with the great object of this society, be and hereby are invited to copy the covenant, record their names thereto, and obtaining as many signatures as pos sible, forward the number (not the names) so obtained to the committee of their state. THE FAIR COVENANTERS PHOTOGRAPHED.—At the instance of Dr. Sunderland, who had made several interest ing speeches, the meeting delayed adjournment till photo graphed, when, on motion, the meeting adjourned, after a number signed the pledge contained in the constitution. GEOGRAPHICAL DISCOFERY....-At the annivert sary meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, to be held at Burlington House, on Monday, May 23, the the patron's or Victoria gold medal will be presented to Captain Grant for his journey from Zanzibar across Eastern Equitorial Africa to Egypt, in company with Capt. Spoke, and for his contributions to the work of that explorer. The founder's gold medal will be given to Baron C. von der Decken, for his two surveys of the lofty mountains of Kilimanjaro, which he determined to be capped with snow, and to have an altitude of not less than 20,000 ft. A testi monial will be also awarded to the Rev. Gifford Palgrave for his adventurous journey across Arabia. BUSHRANGERS OF NEW SOUTH WALES,—The formidable gang of bushrangers which for so long a period infested the western districts which may now be con sidered as almost exterminated. Gardiner, their original founder and captain, was captured, together with his para mour, Mrs. Brown, on the 3d inst., at Apis Creek, in t he northern part of Queensland, and is now safely lodged in Sydney gaol. Of Gilbert, wh o seems t o have become th e ringleader when Gardiner di sa pp ear ed from thes cene, nothing certain is known. It i s sa id that he met his death by accident and was buried in the bush by bisc° n P a nions. But this statement, although generally beliova, ha s , per, e th haps, been put into circulation to facil i t ate e his escape. Ben Hall, one of the most prominent and daring members of the gang from the very first , seems to be the only one now remaining at large. Acc ording to the stat ements of those who have been robbed by him, ho has always been remarkable for hi s great coolness, f ree d om from the flashness and b ravado which ch aracterised the others, and civility, and even p o li teness, to those he taken, and parti cu l arly when women were present. whose property Th e impunity whi c h t h ey so long enjoyed was owing perhaps in a considerable degree to the fact that on all occasions this notorious gang have treated females w ith remarkable consideration and respect ; and as this course o f conduct on their part was supposed to be due to the exa mple and influence of Hall, he seems to be regarded by the inhabitants of the western districts with more kindly f ee lings than were extended to the others. This will perhaps account for his being at large after most of his party Lave been shot or captured. He had a remarkable escape a week or two since. A hut in which he was known to have entered, while suffering from a wound in his feet, was surrounded by five policemen under Inspector Shadforth. A dog which the police had brought, as for the purpose of giving Hall the alarm, commenced barking, when the bushranger rushed out, and, lame as he was, mounted his hoist) in the face of the valiant officials, and rode through them without re. ceiving a scratch—th e bl a ck tracker who accompanied the party being the only man who attempted to prevent him. The most remarkable bushranging crime of the month was a daring and successful attack on the Bathurst mail, at Lapstone Hill, near Nenrith, on the night of the 11th inst. There were eight persons on the coach at the time, including the driver. Ono was an armed policeman ; one man, said to be a digger; two women, and three China men. Neither the policeman, the driver, nor anybody else made the slightest resistance when the coach was ordered to atop by three men. The Chinamen had large amounts cf gold duet and money in their possession. Upwards of £7OO was taken from them, and altogether the robbers must have secured considerably over £l,OOO in cash, besides the China. men's gold. The mails were, of course, cut open ; the letters were scattered about the road, and the horses cut loose and driven into the bush--Sydney Empire, March 21, : • '..-' .---4- - -% cf,,C7 . ' ,) :. , •;Eq- , W 7,4 1: :4H . -: ..., ~ Th ) , 3,<•. , qc , ~:, e- .----,. ~,, tA when the v.ery earth trembles under . 4§4.,,. ; e • - Oiet, ,r-. 4 tread of armed me n go i ng d own t o b a t t l e , .r i .- ~ _- 4 Z 4 4 ' roof throughout th e l an d s h e l ters some mc_ the son who has fallen gloriously with his fa, lee fcr i '"/ or a widow wh-se husb an d li es b ur i e d so d eep ly among t masses of slain heroes, that she will never learn to seek for his grave ? When the wife of a great prince whose husband was absent at the siege of Troy was urged by her friends to put on her royal robes and be cheerful, she answered—" My husband is under the walls of Troy ; shall I adorn my hair while he wears a helmet? Shall I dress in new robes:while he carries arms? No ! my raiment shall be like his hard labours, and in sadness while I pass the time of this mournful war." Patriotism is beautiful in all eyes, and wa.3 draretl alike by the lady of classic story end the mother of the resolution, clad in her home-spun dress and steadily performing more than household duties. Com pare the spirit Of these women with the reckless extra vagance which has marked the duration of this terrible struggle for the Uuieu, and the contrast is indeed humiliat ing. Still the women of America are not unworthy of their ancestors. Thoughtless they may be, and luxuriantly ex travagant from long habits of prosperity, but cruel and un just never. Appeal to their reason and gentle feelings, fuel the women of this day will prove themselves as capable of as noble deeds as ever marked the struggles of the revolu tion. Convince them of the evils their thoughtlessness is producing, and the remedy is certain. It has not been sufficiently impressed upon them that that encouragement of extravagant importations is injurious to the public good. To impress this vital truth upon the women of the Union, we have entered into this solemn covenant, not only holding ourselves to a general system of economy in our persons, but holding it as a duty to im press upon others how unwomanly it is to make outward display a paramount sulject of thought, when the nation is IN what " Happy Land" can I see you after the "Opera?" I only know of One HAPPY LAND in which a Gentleman may Sup—EVANS', COVENT GARDEN, my dear fellow I T" ox F ORD, 6, OXFORD STREET, W. 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